GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Celebration on the Grand kicked off Friday with live entertainment, food and a fireworks display.

The end-of-summer tradition, which began more than 30 years ago, continues Saturday, Sept. 7, in downtown Grand Rapids.

Participants on Friday checked out vendor booths near Monroe Center, sampled food, and enjoyed live music at Ah-Nab-Awen Park and Rosa Parks Circle.

The festival's itinerary for Saturday includes the Ducky Dash -- which had its debut in 2012 -- an outdoor roller skating party, live music and a free screening of "Despicable Me." For more information, visit celebrationonthegrand.org.